McCluer North star forward B.J. Young was suspended for two games last week, causing him to miss a pair of huge Suburban North Conference basketball games against Hazelwood West and Hazelwood Central. As part of one of the top teams in the state, this isn’t good at all. The suspension was a result of Young being ejected from a game for the second time this season, and it’s not the first time he’s been suspended this year. But this article isn’t about B.J. Young, it was just inspired by his suspension. It’s actually about your kids. And mine. What’s the deal, guys? Parents always have and …
One of the main objectives I have as this area's sports editor is to focus on local sports, prep sports, youth sports, you know – stuff like that. Yes, I even specifically said I'd typically avoid college and pro talk in this space if at all possible, but something needs to be acknowledged. It can't just be ignored. It's the giant white elephant in the middle of the room. That's right — we're talking about the BCS. I'm not going to spend much time talking about it because that just tends to upset me. In short, this is a disaster year after year after year. I am amused by all of the pundits …
